Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Commander With Lower War Decoration (Rothe Copy) Auction Bouchard on February 17

Bouchard on February 17

the surroundings never failed to make a marked impression on the senses

latches and handle exhibit paint chipping

the other is the Canadian Issue with a Canada ribbon banner

Any protection at all besides a cloth cap was seen as an improvement with many lives potentially being saved

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Commander With Lower War Decoration (Rothe Copy) Auction Bouchard on February 17(Franz Joseph Orden Kommandeurkreuz). Instituted on 2 December 1849 by Franz Joseph I. Post 1945 Copy. In silver, an eight pointed multi rayed star with a faceted design, the obverse consists of a four armed enameled red cross with a white enamelled central medallion inscribed FJ for Franz Joseph, both in silver gilt, with surrounded post war enameled green wreath denoting Lesser War Decoration, along with a double headed crowned eagle in dark blue